stock futures fell and oil prices rose after peace talks between the U.S.
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- Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a country’
- Futures tied to the Dow Jones industrial average fell 156 points, or 0.30%.
- Earlier in Switzerland, Vice President JD Vance said both sides had already made “great progress” in talks, saying the U.S.
In a significant escalation of rhetoric during U.S.-Iran negotiations, President Donald Trump threatened to take military control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran would face dire consequences if it attempted to close the vital waterway.
Trump's comments, made during talks in Switzerland, included a stark warning: 'You close it and you won’t have a country.' This threat coincided with a drop in U.S. stock futures and a rise in oil prices, indicating market anxiety over the potential for renewed conflict. Vice President J.D.
Vance, present at the talks, claimed that both sides had made 'great progress,' yet the atmosphere was marred by Trump's aggressive stance. Meanwhile, Senator Lindsey Graham echoed Trump's sentiments, suggesting that military action would be the next step if diplomatic efforts fail.
The situation has been further complicated by Iran's decision to suspend dialogue, which raises questions about the future of the negotiations. As tensions mount, the U.S. has indicated plans to impose tolls and claim a percentage of the oil flowing through the Strait if an agreement is not reached, highlighting the stakes involved in this critical geopolitical flashpoint.
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